
Sauces & basics
Hapukurk (pickled cucumbers)
Hapukurk are cucumbers pickled in a dill-flavoured vinegar, a traditional preserving method that accompanies dark rye bread, fish and braised dishes. Crisp and tangy, they take only a few minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and cut them in halves or quarters depending on their size.
- In a sterilised jar, place the dill, crushed garlic, peppercorns and mustard seeds.
- Pack the jar with the cucumbers, tightly arranged.
- Bring the vinegar, water, salt and sugar to the boil, then pour the hot brine over the cucumbers until covered.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
- Keep in the fridge and wait at least 3 days before tasting.
Variations and tips
Fermented version. Replace the vinegar with 1.5 litres of 5% salted water, let it ferment at room temperature for 4 to 5 days, then refrigerate.
More ideas
Kiluvõileib (sprat sandwich)10 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyHapukapsa-kohupiimavõi (sauerkraut and quark spread)15 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyHernesalat (Pea Salad)25 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyMunavoi (egg butter)25 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlySepik (bread)1 h 15 · 8 serv. · budget-friendlyHeeringasalat (herring salad with cheese)20 min · 4 serv.Kalasalat õuntega (Estonian fish and apple salad)20 min · 4 serv.Sauerkraut pasties (hapukapsa pirukas)1 h 05 · 6 serv. · budget-friendly
Original Ecomely recipe.

Estonia
Estonia
Estonia
Estonia
Estonia
Estonia
Estonia
Estonia